The Getty

I visited the Getty Center in LA and the Getty Villa in Malibu. The Center was as bright as the rest of LA (something that just made my eyes tear and hurt). The stones they used for the building and grounds bounce light all over the place. I enjoyed the August Sander and Bechers show while there.

Here's a shot of the dining area (in the cool shade!). I have to say that the heat didn't really bother me at all because it's dry heat. I sweated much less than I would in the same temperature than let's say, oh, Bangkok. Plus at night, it always cooled down nicely and was comfortable without ac.


I was really into these "trellises."


A close-up.


These were so soft, I kept running my hands through them.


The Getty Villa combined with some beach time makes for a super day trip. Remember that you have to reserve tickets in advance to get into the Villa, but it's free. J.P. has a great collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art. The villa setting is really nice, reminds me of what the Cloisters is to the Met.


Super long fountain.


Interlocking Greek Key


Herakles.


Nice pattern on stone floor.


Roasted veggies sandwich (I highly recommend the food here, very affordable and one of the yummiest meals my whole time out West.)


A secluded beach in Malibu.